Hip Replacement

[Guest guest]

Terry, I wish you the best and know the outcome will be everything you want it

to be. You

will be on my prayer list. Check in with us please as soon as you can. God

bless.

Arianne

> >

> > Terry,

> >

> > Sorry about the mis-identification of your sex. I have a number of

> female

> > friends named Terry and I assumed something I shouldn't have.

> >

> > Lucky you for the walk in shower. Now that they have special tapes

> that can

> > cover the surgical area you will probably be able to shower sooner

> than I

> > could. I had to wait until my staples came out to bathe and had to

> settle

> > for bird baths and the now available no-rinse body washes.

> >

> > My bed has a deep headboard w/ shelves, I kept stuff there or in a

> tote bag

> > slung over the door handle that is only a foot from my bed.

> >

> > Mother nature will let you know when you over do and you will want

> to rest a

> > lot the following day.

> >

> > I don't drive, but I believe the standard 6 weeks will be your

> limit. The

> > same w/ being off work if you don't have a job where you do a lot

> of lifting

> > or have to stand all day. Your surgeon and physical therapist will

> guide

> > you.

> >

> > Good luck to you, Terry. Keep the questions coming if you think of

> anything

> > else feel free to post to this list and someone should be able to

> answer

> > them.

> >

> > Pat

> >

> >

> > > Thanks again! I have a walk in shower, so I guess I need to look

> for

> > > a stool.

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Good morning!!

Well this is the day I've been waiting for. I'm scheduled to go

under the knife in 5 hours for my new hip. I want to thank ya all

for the great advice. There alot of little things to do in

preperation that the Doctors don't tell you about. And I'm sure I'll

find some out that I overlooked. And I will pass it on to the next.

Something that the hospital told had me do, was the prep work the day

before. Yesterday I had to wash all my bedding. And last night take

a shower with a bacteria cleansing soap that they provided. Drying

off with 4 seperate towels with bacteria cleaning agents on them. (1

for upper right half of body, 1 for the left, 1 for right leg and 1

for left) And was instructed not to take a shower the day of my

surgery.

God Bless ya all, and keep me i your prayers.

Terry in Tallahassee

>

> Terry,

>

> Sounds like you are all set. I do have a question, though. Do you

have a chair that is high w/ arms that you can use while you are

limited to 90 degree flex in the hip? A dining room chair w/ arms

would work well. I used to have a Queen Ann chair that was terrific,

but as it was really old I didn't keep it. You can just imagine how

much I miss that chair!

>

> Good luck w/ the surgery and the pain control.

>

> Pat

>

> Just got done with all my pre-op stuff and I'm ready to go. My

> surgery is Mon. April 30th. Think I have the house ready to go.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Terry,I just wanted to say things are differant since 7years since I had my Hip replacement done and my knee replace both on my right side I never did any of those things that you had to do before having your :-) Well I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery :-) Have a nice day:-) My Prays are with you :-) Susie tnstumpff

<tnstumpff@...> wrote: Good morning!! Well this is the day I've been waiting for. I'm scheduled to go under the knife in 5 hours for my new hip. I want to thank ya all for the great advice. There alot of little things to do in preperation that the Doctors don't tell you about. And I'm sure I'll find some out that I overlooked. And I will pass it on to the next. Something that the hospital told had me do, was the prep work the day before. Yesterday I had to wash all my bedding. And last night take a

shower with a bacteria cleansing soap that they provided. Drying off with 4 seperate towels with bacteria cleaning agents on them. (1 for upper right half of body, 1 for the left, 1 for right leg and 1 for left) And was instructed not to take a shower the day of my surgery. God Bless ya all, and keep me i your prayers. Terry in Tallahassee > > Terry, > > Sounds like you are all set. I do have a question, though. Do you have a chair that is high w/ arms that you can use while you are limited to 90 degree flex in the hip? A dining room chair w/ arms would work well. I used to have a Queen Ann chair that was terrific, but as it was really old I didn't keep it. You can just imagine how much I miss that

chair! > > Good luck w/ the surgery and the pain control. > > Pat > > Just got done with all my pre-op stuff and I'm ready to go. My > surgery is Mon. April 30th. Think I have the house ready to go. >

[Guest guest]

Hi Terry ,I meant to say five years since my Knee replacement :-) The other sentence I meant your operation :-) Well you take care and have a nice day :-) SusieSuzanne Snyder <juneflower63@...> wrote: Hi Terry,I just wanted to say things are differant since

7years since I had my Hip replacement done and my knee replace both on my right side I never did any of those things that you had to do before having your :-) Well I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery :-) Have a nice day:-) My Prays are with you :-) Susie tnstumpff <tnstumpff > wrote: Good morning!! Well this is the day I've been waiting for. I'm scheduled to go under the knife in 5 hours for my new hip. I want to thank ya all for the great advice. There alot of little things to do in preperation that the Doctors don't tell you about. And I'm sure I'll find some out that I overlooked. And I will pass it on to the next. Something that the hospital told had me do, was the prep work the day before. Yesterday I had to wash all my bedding. And last night take a shower with a bacteria cleansing soap that they provided. Drying off with 4 seperate towels with bacteria cleaning agents on them. (1 for upper right half of body, 1 for the left, 1 for right leg and 1 for left) And was instructed not to take a shower the day of my surgery. God Bless ya all, and keep me i

your prayers. Terry in Tallahassee > > Terry, > > Sounds like you are all set. I do have a question, though. Do you have a chair that is high w/ arms that you can use while you are limited to 90 degree flex in the hip? A dining room chair w/ arms would work well. I used to have a Queen Ann chair that was terrific, but as it was really old I didn't keep it. You can just imagine how much I miss that chair! > > Good luck w/ the surgery and the pain control. > > Pat > > Just got done with all my pre-op stuff and I'm ready to go. My > surgery is Mon. April 30th. Think I have the house ready to go. >

[Guest guest]

Hi Jackie,

Thanks for the reply. Did you have a knee replacement? I am facing knee

surgery after the hip is done and I understand that the hip is a lot easier

than the knee.

I should have asked the doctor about rehabilitation and will call

tomorrow. I am wondering what experiences folks in this group have had with

hip

replacement rehabilitation and how long it takes to return to normal

activities.

Reen

[Guest guest]

Yes, I had two knee replacements this past year (March 19 and September 1 of

2009).

Best,

Jackie

On 1/3/10 4:24 PM, " nhasior@... " <nhasior@...> wrote:

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> Hi Jackie,

> Thanks for the reply. Did you have a knee replacement? I am facing knee

> surgery after the hip is done and I understand that the hip is a lot easier

> than the knee.

> I should have asked the doctor about rehabilitation and will call

> tomorrow. I am wondering what experiences folks in this group have had with

> hip

> replacement rehabilitation and how long it takes to return to normal

> activities.

> Reen

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I had THR Nov 11, minimally invasive tissue preserving, and last night I was

able to finally sleep on that side...actually...I took a bit of pressure off it

by putting half my weight on the site and rolling over a bit more..I was very

tired of sleeping on one side, and very very tired of sleeping on my back, so I

just gave it a shot and tried it.  It definitely was a little sensitive but

doable.

I would say take at least 6 weeks off if you can...my PT and required walking

during the day felt like a part time job in itself, and my whole goal was to

make the outcome really good and not push myself to go back earlier.

Helen

From: <AZLDSGal@...>

Subject: Re: Hip replacement

Joint Replacement

Date: Sunday, January 3, 2010, 7:33 PM

 

Hello Reen,

I just had a THR Sept. 1st and I was out of work for 3 1/2 weeks. My doctor

suggested that I take 6 - 8 weeks off and I wish I could have because it was

uncomfortable for me to do just about anything even though I have a desk job. I

started physical therapy 1 month after my surgery and I am still going 1 -2

times per week. Take as much time as you can because you will need it.

I also have a question for anyone that has had hip replacement surgery...Do you

remember how long it was until you were able to sleep on your side that was

operated on? At night I will turn on that side without even realizing it and

wake up with tremendous pain.

Thanks

[Total_Joint_ Replacement] Hip replacement

Hello,

I am new to the group and joined because I am scheduled to have hip

replacement surgery in a few weeks. Can anyone tell me how long their

rehabilitation process lasted? My employer is wondering how long I will be out

of

work and I am looking to give a ballpark answer.

I have ordered a book called " Your Complete Guide to Total Hip Replacement "

and hope that this will answer some questions I have.

Thanks and I enjoy reading the posts on this site.

Reen

[Guest guest]

Hi September,

I have put off this surgery for about 11 years and have progressively

watched other body parts, (knees, back, other hip) take up the slack and start

giving me trouble. I have had two arthroscopic surgeries on the same knee

(opposite side of hip) and I must agree that the first surgery was horrible

as far as the pain afterwards and the second was sort of a breeze in

comparison. I have developed a little stenosis of the spine and walk tilted

forward and with kind of a sailor's swagger. Using a cane helps to stand a

little straighter.

My doctor said to come back and talk about the hip when I have finally had

enough. I have reached that point and no longer dread the surgery but

actually see it as the beginning of a better quality of life. I want to enjoy

my grandchildren and not use a cane just to walk down the street with them

or pick up one of the little ones. I still am facing knee replacement when

the hip is finished.

Joining this group has been an encouragement to me. I would like to thank

everyone for telling me what to expect and their experience with hip

replacement. I hope all of you gardeners out there have a bumper crop of

veggies and flowers in 2010.

Reen

[Guest guest]

Hi Ed,

The only word I can think of for your experience is " wow " . I could only

hope for that kind of a recovery and quick return to work. I am sure your

age and type of work you do were factors but still and all that was amazing.

Plus, no rehabilitation facility afterwards. Even though you are young,

I think that you were wise not to put your surgery off.

My hip started to deteriorate in my late 40's and thinking back all the

signs were there. I could not sit cross legged on the floor at your age.

Could not rotate the leg sideways in an adult exercise class. Then over the

years, I could not bend to pick things up from the floor. By the time I was

50, my doctor recommended hip replacement. I put it off until now, almost

12 years later.

My father had a hip replacements in his 60's when the procedure first

came out. He needed another one on the same hip about 8 years later but the

second time around, he did wonderful. The procedure had improved that much

by then. I believe that joint problems run in families. It does in ours.

Reen

[Guest guest]

Although this is major surgery, hip replacement is significantly

easier in my experience than knee replacement.

For most people, the awful debilitating pain is GONE after hip

replacement -- one is left with what I call mild surgical discomfort

which can be well controlled for most people with good pain

management. My PT regimen for my hip wasn't painful -- at times it was

strenuous but most people who have done exercise know what " strenuous "

feels like as opposed to painful.

Knee replacement rehabilitation on the other hand is quite painful -

and the knee just hurts in general as it is moved.

Depending on the type of surgery one has for hip replacement, one can

be essentially back to normal in about 2 weeks. I had the anterior

approach - had no restrictions and was walking without cane or walker

after about a week and driving after 2 weeks or so. I felt tired from

the healing process and sometimes was " uncomfortable " if I sat in the

same position for a long period of time and had to elevate my leg

because of swelling but all of that is what I would denominate as

discomfort rather than pain -- I was certainly significantly more

mobile in the week AFTER surgery than I was in the week BEFORE surgery

when the pain caused agony with every step.

On Jan 6, 2010, at 4:12 AM, nhasior@... wrote:

> Hi Alice,

> It is finally sinking in that this is major surgery and to allow

> proper

> time to recover. I need a knee replacement down the road after this

> hip

> surgery and chose to do the hip first because everyone tells me that

> it is so

> much easier than the knee. So my head was thinking, okay, get this

> easier

> one over with. I now consider this to be just as major as the knee

> and not

> expect to be up and about in 4 weeks.

> I was a runner for about 15 years in my younger days. I ran 2to 4

> miles

> every day and about 12 miles once a week with one day off for rest.

> I used

> this sport to help give up smoking. I sometimes wonder if that did not

> help deteriorate the knee and hip. It did help me give up smoking so

> I have

> no regrets either way.

> Thanks for the imput. Every post is helping me get me mentally

> prepared for

> this surgery.

> Reen

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Alice,

I agree that the hip can cause pain to radiate to other areas. I think my

spine is out of whack because of the deteriorated hip socket. I am hoping

that the surgery will correct some of my issues. Loved your description

of protein craving. I thought all the cows were running away in great

numbers. (s)

Reen

[Guest guest]

HJey Ya'll,

FIRST OFF! I hope all are doing well and staying

high and dry! Safe from any of this bad weather, and

high water!

Rusty O'le here just to rell ya all about my hip replacemment

and how it's doing,,, Right hip doing well and left is not, so on

May 28 th I will be having a new one put in. Providing all Dr.'s clear

me...

hplta

Rusty O'le One! aka ME!

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[Guest guest]

Wow, you¹re really facing a lot.

I don¹t know anything about Toronto (or hips, mine was a knee) but from

talking to a lot of people and listening I¹m gathering that hip replacement,

even more than knee replacement, almost always goes well regardless of other

factors so long as the surgeon is reasonably competent (and does a lot of

these procedures, being in practice seems to make a difference). It¹s not

like only 5% go well or something like that.

Of course one chooses one¹s surgeon carefully and of course there¹s always a

rehab period, and of course the whole thing is a horrific ordeal ­ no sense

pretending that it isn¹t ­ but I¹d recommend that you focus your emotional

attention on the fact that THIS SURGERY NEARLY ALWAYS COMES OUT WELL and

that you will feel incomparably better after you heal than you do now.

I¹d recommend that you talk to as many hip replacement ³survivors² as you

can in your own community, but you know something? It¹s hard to find them!

And you know why? Because the surgery works so well that after the healing

process is complete people forget all about it, and it doesn¹t come up in

casual conversation. Sometimes out on the trail (I¹m a big hiker) someone

will mention that they once had a hip or two replaced, after I get to know

them, but I can¹t tell otherwise, and I certainly don¹t go around with a

sign that says ³I have an artificial knee,² and to look at me in action (I¹m

65) you¹d never know. And I don¹t talk about it, because why? It would be

like mentioning the arm I broke five years ago (falling off a horse). Yes,

I broke my arm, yes it was a big deal at the time, but it healed and now I

never think about it. Your hip(s) will be the same after the whole thing is

over. You¹re a young woman, you have a lot of active years ahead of you,

years during which you¹ll mostly forget the whole thing.

Good luck and keep us posted!

F

TKR 1/15/09

on 8/21/10 7:52 PM, kathylerner@... at kathylerner@... wrote:

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> Hello fellow hipsters. Hope everyone is doing reasonably well.

> I recently switched over to this group from the hip resurfacing group as I am

> not a good candidate for that procedure. I would like to inquire if anyone

> knows of a surgeon in the Toronto area to perform a hip replacement using the

> anterior approach. I have already consulted with 4 surgeons. I was told they

> would use ceramic on metal.

> Does anyone have a doctor that they can highly recommend. It is so hard and

> scary to choose. Every surgery is a risk. I already had a (very successful so

> far) shoulder replacement 3 years ago,(at age 52)and this last follow up

> appointment, I was told I will need the other shoulder shortly. I also have

> tears in my knee, opposite the hip that needs repairing, so I can't even

> imagine hobbling on crutches for about 6 weeks like they suggest. I lost my

> fitness level these last few months, and although

> it is increasingly difficult I do some exercise/stretching, swimming and

> walking (better than sitting). I really want to be active again shortly and I

> heard having the surgery using the anterior approach is a quicker recovery and

> less restrictive. I would appreciate any suggestions and recommendations if

> anyone knows of a fabulous doctor. There are so many out there, it is hard to

> choose and one has to be lucky also. Thank you.............

> Kathy

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[Guest guest]

Thank you for responding to my post, I thank you for the information you gave

me, I am going to try to make it till Jan on account of the ins, and I will

check out about paying the bill, thanks again and have a blessed day.

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From: " jujulabee@... " <jujulabee@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Thu, November 11, 2010 10:08:06 AM

Subject: Re: HIP REPLACEMENT

You have my sympathy since many Americans are not able to receive 

medical care they need because they can't afford it.

The pain from a bad hip really is terrible as I recall from the time 

before my surgery. Although you can take some measures to control the 

pain including medication, ultimately the only cure is a replacement - 

and for most people it is a complete cure as it eliminates the 

horrendous pain.

That said, I would speak to my insurance company and find out exactly 

how much you would owe if you had the surgery. I deliberately 

scheduled my surgery for the beginning of the year since I have a 

relatively high deductible and most years I don't have enough medical 

expenses to get to the deductible so I didn't want my medical bills 

split between two billing years. Also most health insurance policies 

provide a total cap on expenditures in any one year so you would never 

have to pay more than that amount in a year -- theoretically. I say 

theoretically because there are all kinds of pitfalls and loopholes 

but that's a different issue.

Once you find out the costs you would be responsible for, perhaps you 

can contact the applicable health providers and find out if there is 

some kind of payment plan. For example, if you would owe money to the 

hospital, perhaps you can work out a monthly payment schedule for that 

amount prior to the surgery.

Make sure that all of the doctors, facilities and prescription drugs 

are on your plan to eliminate any surprises. For example, my blood 

thinning agent was covered only if I ordered it through a specific 

mail order pharmacy which was good to know since I was able to order 

it ahead of time and have it available when I left the hospital.

Good luck --

On Nov 10, 2010, at 8:49 PM, Goldie wrote:

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> Hello I dont know if I am going about this the right way, I have never

> posted before, my dr told me I need a hip replacememt, I have alot of

> pain in my leg and a bad back, I dont know what to do, I have ins but

> what they dont pay we surely can not afford, the pain is really 

> getting

> me down, I have been reading what others are saying who have had a

> replacement, but I just dont know what to do.

>

>

[Guest guest]

O thank you so much for responding to my post I am new on here and have no one

to talk to about this I need to hear what others are saying about this I feel so

alone  thank you so much and God Bless.

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From: Willey <hillhoney@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Thu, November 11, 2010 11:39:54 AM

Subject: Re: HIP REPLACEMENT

 

Goldie, I certainly understand your concern over the bills you will have after a

hip replacement, but I would encourage you to get the hip replacement as soon as

possible.  You can work out a payment plan with the hospital and your doctors

and as long as you keep making a small payment toward paying off your balance,

they will work with you.  I say that from experience!

I also encourage you to get the hip replacement from experience.  I had mine

replaced this past March 30th and it is the best thing I have ever done for

myself.  After having lived with that incredible pain for many years, I feel

like I have been reborn.  I have my life back.  I can walk in the mall with my

husband, I can shave my legs, I can cut my own toe nails, I can sleep through

the night, turn over in bed, carry a basket of laundry and stand up from a

sitting position --- all without any pain at all.  Just think about that,

because I know how you must be living right now.

Do it, you'll find a way to pay for it, you'll work it out.  Don't find excuses

for years the way I did, because I can tell you for sure, I wish I had those

years back!

From: Goldie <starwatch1900@...>

Subject: HIP REPLACEMENT

Joint Replacement

Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010, 11:49 PM

Hello I dont know if I am going about this the right way, I have never

posted before, my dr told me I need a hip replacememt, I have alot of

pain in my leg and a bad back, I dont know what to do, I have ins but

what they dont pay we surely can not afford, the pain is really getting

me down, I have been reading what others are saying who have had a

replacement, but I just dont know what to do.

[Guest guest]

First I want to thank you for responding to my post I am new on here and I have

no one to talk to about this problem,some other people responded also I thank

you all, I am so afraid of the though of a hip replacement, I have read over

and

over what you said to me and I know I should get it done soon but I just dont

know what to do o my. God bless you for taking time to talk to me.

________________________________

From: cusher53 <cusher@...>

Joint Replacement

Sent: Thu, November 11, 2010 1:17:06 PM

Subject: Re: HIP REPLACEMENT

 

As a Canadian I cannot speak to your issues with the insurance company. But as

to the benefit of the surgery. I had a total knee replacement this spring and my

husband had a total hip replacement. He too wondered about the value of the hip

replacement but by the time he finally gave in he could barely walk at times and

had become quite depressed - he felt live a VERY old man, not able to do any of

the yard work without sitting down every few minutes etc. The thing is, when we

need a hip or knee replacement it does not get better, just worse.

The only solution is a total hip or knee replacement.

So, nearly a year later for him, since his hip replacement, he is now my

healthy, fit busy husband again. No pain in the hip/back except when he carries

a VERY heavy load (which he should not be doing by himself anyway). He is back

to all the yard work and home renovations. He is installing new hardwood

flooring throughout the house as I write this. He is a " young " man again at 65.

So, please find some way to work out the financial issues because your hip/back

will only get worse and worse. Money seems to be something that we always find a

way to replace, but time to live our lives most fully is in short supply and

running out for all of us. I don't mean to sound like Oprah ...but find a way to

live your best life.

Carolyn

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> Hello I dont know if I am going about this the right way, I have never

> posted before, my dr told me I need a hip replacememt, I have alot of

> pain in my leg and a bad back, I dont know what to do, I have ins but

> what they dont pay we surely can not afford, the pain is really getting

> me down, I have been reading what others are saying who have had a

> replacement, but I just dont know what to do.

>

>

>

>